PSYCHOLOGY SUBJECT GUIDE
Databases
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PsycArticles
Journals in psychology.
PsycCritiques
A weekly journal publishing about 800 reviews a year, PsycCritiques continues Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
The Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection is a comprehensive database with more than 510 full text titles covering topics such as emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods.
PsycINFO (1967 - Current)
Abstracts and citations to the scholarly literature in the psychological, social, behavioral, and health sciences. The database includes material of relevance to psychologists and professionals in related fields such as psychiatry, management, business, education, social science, neuroscience, law, medicine, and social work. Also contains abstracts and book chapters from 1806-1966.
Scopus
Abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature and quality web sources in the sciences, social sciences and humanities with smart tools to track, analyze and visualize research. Scopus contains over 40 million records, including over 3 million conference papers. Provides 100% Medline coverage.
Social Sciences Citation Index --see Web of Science.
To search only the Social Sciences Citation Index subset, enter your search terms and then DE-SELECT the other subsets (Arts and Humanities Citation Index and Science Citation Index Expanded).
Web of Knowledge (contains Web of Science) (1980 - Current)
Indexes 1,700 journals over 50 disciplines and covering individually selected, relevant items from over 3,300 of the world's leading scientific and technical journals. Contains searchable, full-length, English-language author abstracts for approximately 60% of the articles in the database. Partial full text. Can limit by Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, or Science. All users, on campus and off, should use this single link.
Databases
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Academic Search Complete
Provides full text for more than 3,430 scholarly publications covering academic areas of study including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies. Features PDF content going back as far as 1887, but the bulk of the sources are from the 1970s going forward. This database is updated on a daily basis.
Annual Reviews
Full-text access to authoritative, analytic reviews in 33 focused disciplines within the Biomedical, Physical, and Social Sciences. Annual Reviews publications are among the most highly cited in scientific literature.
Electronic Journal Center (EJC) (OhioLINK)
Full text of 4300+ research journals.
ICPSR (Inter-University Consortium of Political and Social Research)
Established in 1962, ICPSR is an active partner in social science research and instruction throughout the world. ICPSR's unique combination of data resources, user support, and training in quantitative methods make it a vital resource for fostering inquiry and furthering the social sciences.
MEDLINE with full text (Ebsco)
A comprehensive index for medical journals and provides full text for more than 1,370 journals.
Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print
Designed for an audience ranging from novice test consumers to experienced professionals, the MMY series contains information essential for a complete evaluation of test products within such diverse areas as psychology, education, business, and leadership, providing users with a comprehensive guide to over 2,000 contemporary testing instruments. Tests In Print (TIP) provides vital information to users including test purpose, test publisher, in-print status, price, test acronym, intended test population, administration times, publication date(s), and test author(s). For tests covered in both Mental Measurements Yearbook and Tests in Print, the database provides a single combined comprehensive record that combines Tests in Print Citation with the Mental Measurements Full Text Review.
PsycINFO (1806-1966)
Citations to articles and book chapters in psychology and related fields.
PubMed
A service of the National Library of Medicine, includes over 14 million citations for biomedical articles back to the 1950's. These citations are from MEDLINE and additional life science journals. PubMed includes links to many sites providing full text articles and other related resources.
Tests in Print online -- See Mental Measurement Yearbook with Tests in Print
See Mental Measurement Yearbook with Tests in Print
Multimedia Resources
Educational Films and Documentaries
Full-length educational videos on many subjects; from the Films for the Humanities and Sciences.
Tests and Measures
American Psychological Association. FAQ: Finding Information about Psychological Tests.
Information from the APA on finding psychological tests.
Assessment Scales in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry / Frank C. Verhulst, Jan van der Ende, 2006.
Available at Library only
Reference RJ503.5 .V48
CINAHL Plus with Full-text (1937 - Curr)
To find tests and measures, including some related to psychology, change the drop down box to Instrumentation.
Comprehensive Handbook of Psychological Assessment / Michael Hersen, editor-in-chief, 2004.
Available at Library only
Reference BF176 .C654
Directory of Unpublished Experimental Mental Measures, volume 8 / Bert A. Goldman, David F. Mitchell, 2003.
Available at Library only
Reference BF431 .G625 v.8
Directory of Unpublished Experimental Mental Measures, volume 9 / Bert A. Goldman, David F. Mitchell, 2008.
Available at Library only
Reference BF431 .G625 v.9
Finding Psychological Measures and Manipulations
Citations to hundreds and tests and measures, broken down by subject. Courtesy of Professor Connie Wolfe at Muhlenberg College.
Handbook of Multicultural Measures / Glenn C. Gamst, Christopher T. H. Liang, Aghop Der-Karabetian. 2011.
Available at Library only
Reference HM 1271 .G36 2011
Handbook of Psychological Assessment / Gary Groth-Marnat, 5th ed, 2009..
Available at Library only
Reference BF 176 .G76 2009
Handbook of Sexuality-related Measures / edited by Terri D. Fisher et al, 2011.
Available at Library only
Reference HQ60.H36 2011
Manual for Life Style Assessment / Bernard H. Shulman, Harold H. Mosak, 1988.
General Collection BF698.4 .S5
Measures for Clinical Practice and Research : A Sourcebook / Joel Fischer, Kevin Corcoran, 4th ed., Oxford, 2007.
Available at Library only
Reference BF176 .C66 2007
Measures of Legal Attitudes / Lawrence S. Wrightsman, Angela L. Batson, Vanessa A. Edkins, Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, 2004.
General Collection KF8972.Z9 W75
Measures of Personality and Social Psychological Attitudes / edited by John P. Robinson, Phillip R. Shaver, Lawrence S. Wrightsman, 1991.
Reference BF698.4 .M36
General Collection BF698.4 .M36
Mental Measurements Yearbook
Available at Library only
Reference AAZ5814.P8 B932
Most recent editions also available online.
Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print
Designed for an audience ranging from novice test consumers to experienced professionals, the MMY series contains information essential for a complete evaluation of test products within such diverse areas as psychology, education, business, and leadership, providing users with a comprehensive guide to over 2,000 contemporary testing instruments. Tests In Print (TIP) provides vital information to users including test purpose, test publisher, in-print status, price, test acronym, intended test population, administration times, publication date(s), and test author(s). For tests covered in both Mental Measurements Yearbook and Tests in Print, the database provides a single combined comprehensive record that combines Tests in Print Citation with the Mental Measurements Full Text Review.
PsycINFO (1967 - Current)
Abstracts and citations to the scholarly literature in the psychological, social, behavioral, and health sciences. The database includes material of relevance to psychologists and professionals in related fields such as psychiatry, management, business, education, social science, neuroscience, law, medicine, and social work. Also contains abstracts and book chapters from 1806-1966.
Test Critiques / Daniel J. Keyser, Richard C. Sweetland, general editors, 1984--
Available at Library only
Reference BF176 .T419
Tests : A Comprehensive Reference for Assessments in Psychology, Education, and Business, 1983--
Available at Library only
Reference BF176 .T43
Tests in Print online -- See Mental Measurement Yearbook with Tests in Print
See Mental Measurement Yearbook with Tests in Print
Tests in Print, Buros Institute of Mental Measurements, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1983--
Available at Library only
Reference AAZ5814.E9 T47
Most recent editions also available online as Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print.
Reference Resources
This is a sample of the many electronic and paper reference resources available through Grasselli Library.
APA Formatting and Style Guide, 2010
APA (American Psychological Association) is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences. This resource, revised according to the 6th edition of the APA manual, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page. Courtesy of the OWL at Purdue University.
APA Style Guide to Electronic References, 2007.
Available at Library only
Ready Reference BF76.7 .P83 2007
Additional copies available in reference and on reserve.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry / David Coghill ... [et al. Oxford, 2009.].
Available at Library only
Reference RJ499.3 .C465
Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science / edited by Irving B. Weiner, W. Edward Craighead, 2010.
Reference BF31 .E52 2010
2001 edition available online.
Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science [electronic resource] / edited by W. Edward Craighead, Charles B. Nemeroff, 2001.
2010 edition available in library
Reference BF31 .E52 2010
Dictionary of Psychology [electronic resource] / Andrew M. Colmam, 2d ed, Oxford, 2009.
Online dictionary.
Dictionary of Theories, Laws, and Concepts in Psychology / Jon E. Roeckelein, 1998.
Available at Library only
Reference BF31 .R625
Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Psychology / edited by Graham Davey, 2005.
Available at Library only
Reference BF31 .E495
Encyclopedia of Addictions / Kathryn H. Hollen, Greenwood, 2009.
Available at Library only
Reference RC563.4 .H65
Encyclopedia of Mental Health, Academic Press, 1998
Available at Library only
Reference RA790.5 .E53
Encyclopedia of Obesity and Eating Disorders, 3d ed, Facts on File, 2006
Available at Library only
Reference RC552.E18 C37 2006
Encyclopedia of Psychology / Alan E. Kazdin, editor in chief, American Psychological Association and Oxford University Press, 2000.
Available at Library only
Reference BF31 .E53
Freud Encyclopedia : Theory, Therapy, and Culture / editor, Edward Erwin, 2002.
Available at Library only
Reference BF173 .F6176
Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders / Ellen Thackery and Madeline Harris, eds, 2003
Available at Library only
Reference RC437 .G35
Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology / Bonnie Strickland, executive editor, 2001.
Available at Library only
Reference BF31 .G35 2001
Graduate Study in Psychology, American Psychological Association,
Available at Library only
Reference BF77 .G73
Frequently updated
Handbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry / Joseph D. Noshpitz, editor-in-chief, 1997--
Available at Library only
Reference RJ499.3 .H356
Handbook of Psychology / Irving B. Weiner, editor-in-chief, 2003.
Reference BF121 .H1955
Legal and Ethical Dictionary for Mental Health Professionals / C. Emmanuel Ahia, 2009.
Available at Library only
Ref KF3828 .A934 2009
Magill's Encyclopedia of Social Science : psychology / editor, Nancy A. Piotrowski, 2003.
Available at Library only
Reference BF31 .M33
Psychologists' Desk Reference , 2d ed, Oxford, 2005
Available at Library only
Reference RC467.2 .P78 2005
Psychology & Mental Health / editor, Nancy A. Piotrowski, 2010.
Available at Library only
Reference BF636 .P86 2010
Also available online
Psychology & Mental Health [electronic resource] / editor, Nancy A. Piotrowski, 2010
Also available in library
Reference BF636 .P86 2010
Psychology : The Key Concepts / Graham Richards, 2009.
Available at Library only
Reference BF31 .R53
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th ed, 2010.
Available at Library only
Ready Reference BF76.7 .P83 2010
Another copy available on reserve.
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